A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2228289 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2229673 epoch_slot_no: 4873 block_no: 2228184 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-02-22 00:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf9675f71d3d2bd9cdd537aaef45844b8a3871088b0083d1e642c01dfea57172Block Operator
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